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OY04 VPE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

142,382 mi
Last recorded142,382 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 VPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 142,382 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 139,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (by clamp in middle) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 139,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (by clamp in middle) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 136,172 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 134,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside windsrceen stone chip

Fail 12 Jul 2022 134,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside windsrceen stone chip

Pass 28 Jun 2021 131,150 miles

Offside headlamp output slightly reduced

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 128,235 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 123,353 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v. gaiter deteriorated / slight grease leak....

Windscreen slight damage nearside area....

Pass 14 Mar 2018 114,296 miles

Rear exhaust mount rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2018 114,296 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust mount rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2017 10,176 miles

front tyres badly worn on inner edges, but worn on both edges, o/s/f is on limit

n/s/f outer c/v gaiter has leak but still dust proof at time of presentation

o/s/r brake disc badly scored

rear tyres perished within tread

Pass 24 Feb 2016 87,594 miles

rear exhaust box mounting corroded.

wishbone lower bushes starting to split.

Fail 24 Feb 2016 87,594 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust box mounting corroded.

wishbone lower bushes starting to split.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 78,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated(heatshield noisy)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 68,759 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,113 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,799 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,835 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,838 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 26,460 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,270 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 14,596 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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OY04 VPE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY04 VPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OY04 VPE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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